COLOMBIA HUILA SUGARCANE DECAF
$22.00
MOLASSES · MALT · BROWN SUGAR
Brew: ESPRESSO · MILK DRINKS · PLUNGER
Origin: COLOMBIA
About Colombia Huila Sugarcane Decaf Coffee
A sugarcane decaf from Huila that actually tastes like Colombian coffee. Molasses, malty sweetness and a clean citrus lift.
Colombia Decaf is a single origin from Huila, one of Colombia's best growing regions, decaffeinated using the EA sugarcane method. Here's how it works: Colombia grows sugarcane in abundance, and its molasses is fermented into ethanol, then combined with acetic acid to make ethyl acetate, a naturally derived compound that binds to caffeine. The green beans are steamed, soaked, and taken through multiple extraction cycles until around 97% of the caffeine is gone, then steamed again to remove the ethyl acetate before drying and polishing. Unlike harsher decaf methods, sugarcane EA leaves the flavour compounds largely intact, and the beans keep a distinct sweetness through roasting. That's why it suits Colombian coffee so well. Roasted weekly at our Hurstville roastery in Sydney. Decaf for people who still care what's in the cup.
Flavour notes
- Molasses sweetness through the body, deep and rounded
- Malty, biscuity middle
- Citrus brightness on the finish, clean and lively
Best for
Anyone who wants a proper coffee after lunch. As espresso it makes a sweet, rounded shot that holds up in flat whites and lattes, and most people won't pick it as decaf. Filter and plunger bring out the malt and citrus. Ideal for evening drinkers, caffeine-sensitive households, or as the second bag next to your regular coffee.
Tasting profile
- Body: Medium, rounded
- Acidity: Medium, citric
- Sweetness: Molasses, malt
- Roast level: Medium
Brewing recipes
- Espresso: 22g in, 44g out, 28-32 seconds
- Filter / V60: 1:16 ratio (60g per litre), medium grind, 92-94°C water, 3:30 brew time
- Plunger / French press: 1:15 ratio, coarse grind, 4 minute steep
Decaf roasts a little differently, so if your shots run fast, grind finer than you would for our regular Colombians. Call (02) 9580 1300 or drop into the Hurstville roastery if you want a hand dialling it in.
Colombia Decaf Roasting Notes
| ORIGIN | Huila, Colombia |
| GROWING REGION | Huila, southern Colombia, one of the country's most celebrated specialty regions |
| PRODUCER | Various smallholder farmers across Huila |
| PROCESS | Decaffeinated, EA sugarcane method. Around 97% of caffeine removed using ethyl acetate derived from Colombian sugarcane |
Freshness & shipping
Roasted weekly in Hurstville, Sydney. Every bag is clearly dated. Free shipping on orders over $80.
We roast weekly in our Hurstville roastery, in small batches. Every bag has its roast date printed on it, so you always know exactly how fresh your coffee is.
Best window for espresso: 7-21 days after roast date.
Best window for filter / pour-over: 5-30 days after roast date.
Store in an airtight container away from sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep beans whole until you grind, grind fresh per shot.
Free Australia-wide shipping over $80. Flat-rate $9.95 under that.
Order before 11am AEST on a weekday and we aim to dispatch the same day
Returns: if the coffee is not what you hoped, email us at contact@kingcarloscoffee.com.au within 7 days of delivery. We will refund or replace.
Pair it with
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.
I could get used to this!
The best decaf coffee on the market!
Love this decaf! Tastes just as good as a regular coffee and works perfectly in our Breville Barista Touch. ☕️
This is a really great decaf that is an excellent all-rounder. I've used this for espresso and long backs and flat whites and it does all jobs really well. Great to have more coffee in the day without losing sleep.
It's one of those beans that give flavour without being overpowering.
